Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential
Now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year!
Limited seats still remain for the current school year.
Call 215-232-0696 or start your child’s application today!
St. Malachy Catholic School in North Philadelphia nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Families of all faiths choose St. Malachy for a
high-quality, faith-based education
in a safe and loving environment.
As one of the 14 Independence Mission Schools,
we teach values and morals
as part of an academically rigorous curriculum.
Our private school is affordable because
every family receives financial aid
that reduces the cost of tuition.
News & Events
St. Malachy’s Michelle Day and Betsy Rafferty Present at EL National Conference, Featured in Teach Plus PA Newsletter
St. Malachy eighth grade teacher and Teach Plus teacher leader, Michelle Day, presented at the EL National Conference in Atlanta this month alongside principal, Betsy Rafferty. A Teach Plus leader since 2020 and passionate advocate for the EL curriculum, Michelle's...
Fr. Mac Matching Gift Challenge Exceeded, Raises $108,940 to Support The Father John McNamee Peace Program and Tuition for Students at St. Malachy Catholic School
We are thrilled to share that the St. Malachy Catholic School community not only met, but with the generosity of our donors, exceeded the Fr. John McNamee $50,000 Match Challenge! A special thank you to the 166 donors that rose to the challenge,...
Legends of St. Malachy Event
Thank you to all those who joined us to honor a Legend of St. Malachy! View Online Photo Gallery Here For over 160 years, St. Malachy School has served the students, families, and community in North Philadelphia. The school would neither survive nor thrive...
Eagles Linebacker Haason Reddick Visits St. Malachy and Provides Winter Coats to Students
St. Malachy Catholic School students got the surprise of a lifetime this #GivingTuesday when hometown hero Haason Reddick (he graduated from Temple University!) and UnitedHealthcare teamed up to bring the spirit of Giving Tuesday to North Philadelphia! In partnership...
Graduating to New Heights
St. Malachy graduates are consistently accepted to some of the top high schools in the area, often with merit-based scholarships.
“If you want high-quality education, if you want to feel comfortable leaving your children in a space that welcomes them and that takes a holistic approach to their well-being, if you want to experience a space that pushes them to thrive, if you want to them grow and see how great they can become, you’re going to find it here.”
St. Malachy Catholic School
1012 W. Thompson St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122